Chapter 68
“Meeting again means that we must have parted ways, right?”
“…”
“You could part ways with me, too, couldn’t you?”
At that, the person who had been lying, curled up and staring at the window, suddenly scoffed. Even though he heard the sound, the man didn’t erase his smile, instead repeatedly lighting and extinguishing the lighter.
“The Princess said it today too. Brent was Brent before, and Brent is still Brent.”
“…”
“But you said it wasn’t the case.”
“…”
“Well, whatever happens, I’ll grant your wish.”
The woman, who had scoffed just a moment ago, now remained completely silent, not even making a rustling sound. The man, who had been staring at her without a word, stood up with a sneer.
The faint blonde woman, who lay helplessly in bed, was once the Madam of this house. She was the princess of the Natai Kingdom, the one and only beloved wife of the renowned Duke, a noblewoman who could command the many servants of the estate with a snap of her fingers.
That was before that incident.
“Good night, Jeong Soo-min.”
“…”
The woman still didn’t speak. Unlike before, the man turned his back without hesitation and left the room.
The corridor outside remained dark, and everything around him was still cold and desolate.
However…
Click. The man lit his lighter once again and smiled.
He had found the clue. Every time he saw the small light in front of him, he thought of her—someone with eyes the same color as the light.
“Just wait a little longer, Mother.”
As soon as he whispered to himself, he began walking again.
Click. Click.
In the quiet hallway, only the sound of heavy footsteps and the lighter could be heard echoing continuously.
Chapter 5. A Spark on a Midsummer Night
The day of the ball hosted by the Aidepen family.
Even before I got off the carriage, I could already see the crowd from outside the front gate, reminding me once again of Bali’s influence.
Bali Aidepen, notorious for being a symbol of indulgence and scandal in the empire, was famous for stirring up controversy.
Despite this, many young noblewomen, who typically kept their distance from her, hoped to attend her parties. This was because her events were always filled with young and handsome men.
Of course, the reason I was attending today was not for such trivial matters.
“Camilli!”
As I headed toward the garden where the ball was being held, following the footman, I immediately ran into a familiar face.
Illui Hope. She had been persistently asking me in letters whether I would attend the ball, for the past few days.
I smiled back as I saw the blonde young lady practically running toward me, smiling brightly. However, despite her warm welcome, my own expression was slightly strained. That was because the fact that she was so happy to see me could only mean one thing…
“You still haven’t been possessed?”
It was the same as saying that Kim Hee-mang hadn’t arrived yet.
How long has it been since the story began? Why was I still dragging my feet? Beyond my residence permit, if the possessors were to live in peace, Kim Hee-mang needed to hurry up and bring about social reform.
“I’ve missed you. How have you been?”
“Ahaha, well… what about you, Illui?”
“I’ve been to a few places where I got invitations, but I missed seeing you, Camilli.”
Her voice wasn’t just empty words; she really looked like she missed me. She gave a sad, almost puppy-like expression, her ears drooping down. Now that I thought about it, her affectionate nature did resemble a dog’s.
Despite being somewhat behind in status, Illui seemed to receive invitations easily due to her beauty and kind heart. Though I felt relieved for her, I couldn’t help but feel conflicted at the same time.
What was the point of meeting male leads at all these parties? If it wasn’t for Kim Hee-mang, the story wouldn’t progress anyway.
“Madam Finra said that there will be quite a few fine gentlemen at today’s event.”
“Well, the hostess is Lady Aidepen, after all.”
“I looked at the guest list, and it seemed very impressive. Oh, and so-and-so is coming too. You know, the Duke’s son who works at public security…”
The mention of the Duke’s son and his association with public security immediately brought someone to mind.
I asked, my face showing the expression of someone who had just bitten into something unpleasant.
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